The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-01-13
A LESSON LEARNED.
a Narrow Escape from the Waves
Of the Sea.

wish you girls wouldn't go tomorrow
"Why nOt!' asked Maize Armitage, lift
ing two great violet eyes.
Bonnibel said nothing Her eyes anC
fingers appeared TO be engro5sed with tn
bunch of micrOphylla roses at her belt
She was unreasonably resenting the plural
though, Maize being her guest and '.best
friend" it would have been exceedingly
rude not to include her. The roses were
perhaps, the cause of her being oblivion:
TO the look in Earl Warwick's eyes. which
limited his wish as completely as even sht
could have desired.
'Because-to be perfectly frank dom
Ike the party" he said, answering Maize.
question, but in reality speaking to Miss
Leigh.
(which means-to bring it down to fine
point-that you object 10 Bob Marshall. =
she flashed. "YOu can hardly find any
thing to say against the WARMERS"
"Only so far as it seems impossible t.
meet them nowadays, without also meeting
this mammals S,tjG''
EXACTLY! Mr.. Marshall being Florry's
cousin, he naturally joins their parties Mr.
Warwick, l regret to say that l an forcibly
reminded Of that homely old prOyerb rela-
tive to a dogs bad name"
"Who is this Mr. Marshall3' asked Maize,
Curiously.
"a man whose name has gained = very
unenviablenotcrietyO on various race courses
Of which you probably DO not even know the
names, Miss Armitage; and who IS now liv-
ing in somewhat forced retirement upon the
hospitality OF his cousins. the MARINERS =
''Thereare always two ways OF telling the
same story" said Bonnibel. with clear and
sag1A Iol,. L. II
had the misfortune 10 be an orphan. and the
still worse misfortune TO be left-himself
and his property-to the care of his fathers
brother. He was hardly responsible for the
lOoseness in the viii which has permitted
his uncle to buy racing horses with his
money. Nor is he to be blamed that, before
he has attained his majority, he finds it
necessary to bring lawsuit against his
uncle TO prevent the whole property from
being dissipated. He is minor, and ne
has put the case in Judge WARMERS hands;
pending the issue OF the suit he remains the
WARMERS guest"
That doesn't sound as if he were very
dangerous, " said Maize, lightly. "Why, he's
nothing bat a boy"
''He would hardly thank YOU for calling
him so" returned MT Warwick rather con
temptuously. HE considered himself man
OF the world at an age when other boys are
still in Jackets. The danger in this case,
however, is that he includes sailing among
his. many gifts, and the MARINERS are
actually fool-hardy enough to intrust him
with the management OF the boat | shall
be very much surprised if this beach-party
rs accomplished without an accident"
"And not altogether pleased"
There was the funniest possible upward
infection III Miss Leigh's voice, and the
young man flushed holly under the insinua-
tion.
Il presume, then, that you will hardly
put yourself in such danger:'' Miss Leigh's
voice was clear and sweet as silver bell.
''&aZie and | viii have to dispense with our
cavalier tomorrow, unless. indeed, "a
Warwick has succeeded in inpressing you
with his own fears. Maize. How is itl''
@In take my chance in the same boat
with YOU said Maize, with a laugh. but
can't We persuade Mr. Warwick to accom-
pauy us, if only for the sake Of protection:''
Miss Armitage was not aware that the
diamond hoop on her friends third finger
was Mr.. Warwick's gift. 1t had not o.
CURED to her to speculate as TO whether her
own blue eyes, or Bonhibers brown. were
the attraction at Roseneath; she was simply
conscious of enjoying her visit very mach, /
and she found Mr.. Warwick a pleasant
companion. She wished that Bonnibei
would not take such tone. II was dis
agreeable, and altogether unnecessary.
Miss Armitage thought.
IF you can not persuade him, the case is |
hopeless, Maize"
''Miss Leigh is so thoroughly convinced
that no protection is necessary that corld |
not think of joining the party on that az
count said Mr. Warwick, stifiy. Il must
beg TO be excused
Consult your own inclinations.' said
Miss Leigh, carelessly. Her roses had occu- |
pied much of her uattention that evening,
but the stems were hopelcssly broken now. |
and she tossed them over the low piazza |
railing. Cant We have some music this |
EVENING"" she asked. ''Mazie has unearthed |
some duets that will suit your voice to |
charm, she thinks"
al shall be delighted, some other time. if
Miss Armitage will allow me to postpone
the pleasure. At present it is out of the |
question, for am obliged to keep an en-
gagement in town tonight
al wouldn't stake my faith on the truth /
OF that engagement" said Maize, with a /
touch of petulance, as she watched the road |
TO the Out-gate, until Earl Warwick and his |
black horse, Caliph, were lost in the gather |
ing darkness. 'What made you act so to-
night, Bonny! He would have STAYED if /
you hadn't been so horrid!''
Al am sorry, my dear, II you think / was |
instrumental in sending him away" she |
answered, gently; but, my manner to the /
contrary notwithstanding, l think there /
must be some truth ir the engagement, or 4
he never could have resisted your music"
4 Ia bonnie hslfrer' laughed Maize, whose 4
was OF the slightest. 1--WE shall 1
SO to bed the earlier, and be the fresher for 1
this eltimportant beach-psrty I'm glad / 4
thought to bring my bathing suit; don't /
know any thing enjoy so thoroughly as a /
saltwater bath. Is the surf good on the /
island!''
Eyes, the bathing conveniences are of the !
most primitive description, but the surf is |
as good as you would find at Ocean Grove, |
or any of those seaside places. My bath is i
always the special attraction of these beach 1
parties, though they really are very pleas
ant affairs altogether. hope you haven't |
let Mr.. Warwick insinuate any doubt as to |
our safety into your mind. Mr.. Marshall is
perfectly at home in the management of
boat, and even if he were not, the Judge isr
There certainly seemed no cause for fear
as they set sail in the morning, and of ali /
the merry party Bombed was gSyest of the |